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S947 KNW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 KNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2016 74,187 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded And outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded And outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded And outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded And outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,796 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 71,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,861 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 68,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,925 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 62,442 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 62,415 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,664 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,384 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 55,384 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,130 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 42,685 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 42,681 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,344 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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S947 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S947 KNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S947 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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